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20 Trendy + Timeless Bathroom Paint Colors

Picking a paint color feels like a major commitment and, in my experience, never goes perfectly on the first try. The simple fact that paint samples look entirely different under the direct fluorescent lighting in the home improvement store is enough to drive a person mad. And even if you take that paint swatch home, there’s plenty of room for error.

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Updating Our Builder Grade Fireplace and Mantle

I knew I wanted to add some visual interest to the fireplace, specifically something that ran from the mantle shelf to the ceiling. These builder-grade fireplaces feel so unfinished to me and as someone who uses the fireplace weekly, I wanted to create something worthy of all the spotlight.

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